Job Details

Overview

Parker Aerospace develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Parker presents opportunities for professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products and addressing the worlds engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer will support quality engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of programs, including contract review, product design reviews, development of inspection and test plans, manufacturing process approval, determine customer approval needs, vendor/supplier evaluation, supplier rating feedback, support scrap and rework reduction efforts and customer corrective action requests.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret customer specifications to define quality requirements and cost.


• Design and develop a program quality plan to meet defined quality requirements.


• Develop and deploy statistical quality control methods from both design and manufacturing perspectives.


• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action for defects identified by customers.


• Under guidance from quality management, create Process Control Plans and PFMEA for existing and new products.


• Design an inspection plan and develop equipment, facilities and training required to meet defined quality requirements for receiving, in-process and final inspection.


• In conjunction with Engineering, design and develop a test plan, procedures, equipment and facilities and training required to meet defined quality requirements for receiving, in-process and final acceptance testing.


• Evaluate manufacturing processes, including process capability studies and statistical control processes, review and approval of manufacturing documentation and training requirements; also include auditing of OECO's Quality and Manufacturing systems.


• Review and approval, with Engineering and Purchasing, of vendor selection for procurement; may include on-site audit/surveys to evaluate vendor capability.


• Monitor and approve from a quality standpoint all First Article Inspections and Test and Qualification Test and Reports.


• Interface with customer quality personnel as an OECO Senior Quality Engineer.


• Audit the program quality plan during production to ensure defined quality objectives are met, including failure trend analysis and cost of quality metrics.


• Initiate, coordinate, document and follow up on corrective action required to meet defined quality objectives, including actions by OECO vendors, in-house processes and customer returns.


• Review customer specification changes and in-house EOs for quality impact.


• Lead and support MRB activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school required.


• Four (4) years applicable work experience; aerospace electronics manufacturing experience preferred.


• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, including executive level.


• Ability to respond to situations of pressure professionally and without notice.


• Positive attitude toward management policies, safety and teamwork.


• Analytical, organized, self-directed with sound judgment and decision-making experience.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer.


• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and interact with a global network of customers and suppliers.


• Attention to detail, understanding of manufacturing and technical processes; experience with statistical concepts and process monitoring; ability to use MiniTab and apply Weibull analyses.


• Ability to obtain internal auditing certifications.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience with lean manufacturing techniques.


• Organizational, presentation, project management and computer skills; thorough understanding of Product design (APQP) and manufacture (DFM).

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance with competitive premiums.


• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.


• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.


• Career development and tuition reimbursement.


• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance and financial planning assistance.


• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection and pet wellness at competitive rates.


• Paid Time Off and 13 company-paid holidays.

EEO and Compliance

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Parker maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts drug testing as a condition of employment where permitted by law.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.